Chapter XV · Chapter 15

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading But there was another feeling in the Squire's heart--the air and the woods and the fields had passed into his blood a love for this, his home and the home of his fathers.

later than; following

From this reading Cradled within it were all those hereditary institutions of which the country was most proud, and Mr. Pendyce sometimes saw before him the time when, for services to his party, he should call himself Lord Worsted, and after his own death continue sitting in the House of Lords in the person of his son.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading But there was another feeling in the Squire's heart--the air and the woods and the fields had passed into his blood a love for this, his home and the home of his fathers.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Cradled within it were all those hereditary institutions of which the country was most proud, and Mr. Pendyce sometimes saw before him the time when, for services to his party, he should call himself Lord Worsted, and after his own death continue sitting in the House of Lords in the person of his son.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Beyond commercial competition--for the estate no longer paid for living on it--beyond the power of expansion, set with tradition and sentiment, it was an undoubted jewel, past need of warranty.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading RECTOR AND SQUIRE The efforts of social man, directed from immemorial time towards the stability of things, have culminated in Worsted Skeynes.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading But there was another feeling in the Squire's heart--the air and the woods and the fields had passed into his blood a love for this, his home and the home of his fathers.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Cradled within it were all those hereditary institutions of which the country was most proud, and Mr. Pendyce sometimes saw before him the time when, for services to his party, he should call himself Lord Worsted, and after his own death continue sitting in the House of Lords in the person of his son.

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From this reading And so a terrible unrest pervaded the whole household after the receipt of Jaspar Bellew's note.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Beyond commercial competition--for the estate no longer paid for living on it--beyond the power of expansion, set with tradition and sentiment, it was an undoubted jewel, past need of warranty.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading But there was another feeling in the Squire's heart--the air and the woods and the fields had passed into his blood a love for this, his home and the home of his fathers.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But there was another feeling in the Squire's heart--the air and the woods and the fields had passed into his blood a love for this, his home and the home of his fathers.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Cradled within it were all those hereditary institutions of which the country was most proud, and Mr. Pendyce sometimes saw before him the time when, for services to his party, he should call himself Lord Worsted, and after his own death continue sitting in the House of Lords in the person of his son.

connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises

From this reading Beyond commercial competition--for the estate no longer paid for living on it--beyond the power of expansion, set with tradition and sentiment, it was an undoubted jewel, past need of warranty.

a business relation in which two parties compete to gain customers

From this reading Beyond commercial competition--for the estate no longer paid for living on it--beyond the power of expansion, set with tradition and sentiment, it was an undoubted jewel, past need of warranty.

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading Cradled within it were all those hereditary institutions of which the country was most proud, and Mr. Pendyce sometimes saw before him the time when, for services to his party, he should call himself Lord Worsted, and after his own death continue sitting in the House of Lords in the person of his son.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Cradled within it were all those hereditary institutions of which the country was most proud, and Mr. Pendyce sometimes saw before him the time when, for services to his party, he should call himself Lord Worsted, and after his own death continue sitting in the House of Lords in the person of his son.

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From this reading Cradled within it were all those hereditary institutions of which the country was most proud, and Mr. Pendyce sometimes saw before him the time when, for services to his party, he should call himself Lord Worsted, and after his own death continue sitting in the House of Lords in the person of his son.

past form of “culminate” — end, especially to reach a final or climactic stage

From this reading RECTOR AND SQUIRE The efforts of social man, directed from immemorial time towards the stability of things, have culminated in Worsted Skeynes.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Cradled within it were all those hereditary institutions of which the country was most proud, and Mr. Pendyce sometimes saw before him the time when, for services to his party, he should call himself Lord Worsted, and after his own death continue sitting in the House of Lords in the person of his son.

(often used in combination) having a specified direction

From this reading RECTOR AND SQUIRE The efforts of social man, directed from immemorial time towards the stability of things, have culminated in Worsted Skeynes.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading RECTOR AND SQUIRE The efforts of social man, directed from immemorial time towards the stability of things, have culminated in Worsted Skeynes.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading Beyond commercial competition--for the estate no longer paid for living on it--beyond the power of expansion, set with tradition and sentiment, it was an undoubted jewel, past need of warranty.

the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope

From this reading Beyond commercial competition--for the estate no longer paid for living on it--beyond the power of expansion, set with tradition and sentiment, it was an undoubted jewel, past need of warranty.

plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading But there was another feeling in the Squire's heart--the air and the woods and the fields had passed into his blood a love for this, his home and the home of his fathers.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading But there was another feeling in the Squire's heart--the air and the woods and the fields had passed into his blood a love for this, his home and the home of his fathers.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading But there was another feeling in the Squire's heart--the air and the woods and the fields had passed into his blood a love for this, his home and the home of his fathers.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Beyond commercial competition--for the estate no longer paid for living on it--beyond the power of expansion, set with tradition and sentiment, it was an undoubted jewel, past need of warranty.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading RECTOR AND SQUIRE The efforts of social man, directed from immemorial time towards the stability of things, have culminated in Worsted Skeynes.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading But there was another feeling in the Squire's heart--the air and the woods and the fields had passed into his blood a love for this, his home and the home of his fathers.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading RECTOR AND SQUIRE The efforts of social man, directed from immemorial time towards the stability of things, have culminated in Worsted Skeynes.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Cradled within it were all those hereditary institutions of which the country was most proud, and Mr. Pendyce sometimes saw before him the time when, for services to his party, he should call himself Lord Worsted, and after his own death continue sitting in the House of Lords in the person of his son.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading But there was another feeling in the Squire's heart--the air and the woods and the fields had passed into his blood a love for this, his home and the home of his fathers.

occurring among members of a family usually by heredity

From this reading Cradled within it were all those hereditary institutions of which the country was most proud, and Mr. Pendyce sometimes saw before him the time when, for services to his party, he should call himself Lord Worsted, and after his own death continue sitting in the House of Lords in the person of his son.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Cradled within it were all those hereditary institutions of which the country was most proud, and Mr. Pendyce sometimes saw before him the time when, for services to his party, he should call himself Lord Worsted, and after his own death continue sitting in the House of Lords in the person of his son.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Cradled within it were all those hereditary institutions of which the country was most proud, and Mr. Pendyce sometimes saw before him the time when, for services to his party, he should call himself Lord Worsted, and after his own death continue sitting in the House of Lords in the person of his son.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Cradled within it were all those hereditary institutions of which the country was most proud, and Mr. Pendyce sometimes saw before him the time when, for services to his party, he should call himself Lord Worsted, and after his own death continue sitting in the House of Lords in the person of his son.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading But there was another feeling in the Squire's heart--the air and the woods and the fields had passed into his blood a love for this, his home and the home of his fathers.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Cradled within it were all those hereditary institutions of which the country was most proud, and Mr. Pendyce sometimes saw before him the time when, for services to his party, he should call himself Lord Worsted, and after his own death continue sitting in the House of Lords in the person of his son.

a social unit living together

From this reading And so a terrible unrest pervaded the whole household after the receipt of Jaspar Bellew's note.

long past; beyond the limits of memory or tradition or recorded history

From this reading RECTOR AND SQUIRE The efforts of social man, directed from immemorial time towards the stability of things, have culminated in Worsted Skeynes.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading RECTOR AND SQUIRE The efforts of social man, directed from immemorial time towards the stability of things, have culminated in Worsted Skeynes.

plural of “institution” — an organization founded and united for a specific purpose

From this reading Cradled within it were all those hereditary institutions of which the country was most proud, and Mr. Pendyce sometimes saw before him the time when, for services to his party, he should call himself Lord Worsted, and after his own death continue sitting in the House of Lords in the person of his son.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading But there was another feeling in the Squire's heart--the air and the woods and the fields had passed into his blood a love for this, his home and the home of his fathers.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Beyond commercial competition--for the estate no longer paid for living on it--beyond the power of expansion, set with tradition and sentiment, it was an undoubted jewel, past need of warranty.

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From this reading And so a terrible unrest pervaded the whole household after the receipt of Jaspar Bellew's note.

a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry

From this reading Beyond commercial competition--for the estate no longer paid for living on it--beyond the power of expansion, set with tradition and sentiment, it was an undoubted jewel, past need of warranty.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading Beyond commercial competition--for the estate no longer paid for living on it--beyond the power of expansion, set with tradition and sentiment, it was an undoubted jewel, past need of warranty.

for more time

From this reading Beyond commercial competition--for the estate no longer paid for living on it--beyond the power of expansion, set with tradition and sentiment, it was an undoubted jewel, past need of warranty.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Cradled within it were all those hereditary institutions of which the country was most proud, and Mr. Pendyce sometimes saw before him the time when, for services to his party, he should call himself Lord Worsted, and after his own death continue sitting in the House of Lords in the person of his son.

plural of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Cradled within it were all those hereditary institutions of which the country was most proud, and Mr. Pendyce sometimes saw before him the time when, for services to his party, he should call himself Lord Worsted, and after his own death continue sitting in the House of Lords in the person of his son.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading But there was another feeling in the Squire's heart--the air and the woods and the fields had passed into his blood a love for this, his home and the home of his fathers.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading RECTOR AND SQUIRE The efforts of social man, directed from immemorial time towards the stability of things, have culminated in Worsted Skeynes.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Cradled within it were all those hereditary institutions of which the country was most proud, and Mr. Pendyce sometimes saw before him the time when, for services to his party, he should call himself Lord Worsted, and after his own death continue sitting in the House of Lords in the person of his son.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Cradled within it were all those hereditary institutions of which the country was most proud, and Mr. Pendyce sometimes saw before him the time when, for services to his party, he should call himself Lord Worsted, and after his own death continue sitting in the House of Lords in the person of his son.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading Beyond commercial competition--for the estate no longer paid for living on it--beyond the power of expansion, set with tradition and sentiment, it was an undoubted jewel, past need of warranty.

not any; not one

From this reading Beyond commercial competition--for the estate no longer paid for living on it--beyond the power of expansion, set with tradition and sentiment, it was an undoubted jewel, past need of warranty.

a brief written record

From this reading And so a terrible unrest pervaded the whole household after the receipt of Jaspar Bellew's note.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading RECTOR AND SQUIRE The efforts of social man, directed from immemorial time towards the stability of things, have culminated in Worsted Skeynes.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Beyond commercial competition--for the estate no longer paid for living on it--beyond the power of expansion, set with tradition and sentiment, it was an undoubted jewel, past need of warranty.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Cradled within it were all those hereditary institutions of which the country was most proud, and Mr. Pendyce sometimes saw before him the time when, for services to his party, he should call himself Lord Worsted, and after his own death continue sitting in the House of Lords in the person of his son.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading Beyond commercial competition--for the estate no longer paid for living on it--beyond the power of expansion, set with tradition and sentiment, it was an undoubted jewel, past need of warranty.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Cradled within it were all those hereditary institutions of which the country was most proud, and Mr. Pendyce sometimes saw before him the time when, for services to his party, he should call himself Lord Worsted, and after his own death continue sitting in the House of Lords in the person of his son.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading But there was another feeling in the Squire's heart--the air and the woods and the fields had passed into his blood a love for this, his home and the home of his fathers.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Beyond commercial competition--for the estate no longer paid for living on it--beyond the power of expansion, set with tradition and sentiment, it was an undoubted jewel, past need of warranty.

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From this reading Cradled within it were all those hereditary institutions of which the country was most proud, and Mr. Pendyce sometimes saw before him the time when, for services to his party, he should call himself Lord Worsted, and after his own death continue sitting in the House of Lords in the person of his son.

a human being

From this reading Cradled within it were all those hereditary institutions of which the country was most proud, and Mr. Pendyce sometimes saw before him the time when, for services to his party, he should call himself Lord Worsted, and after his own death continue sitting in the House of Lords in the person of his son.

past form of “pervade” — spread or diffuse through

From this reading And so a terrible unrest pervaded the whole household after the receipt of Jaspar Bellew's note.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Beyond commercial competition--for the estate no longer paid for living on it--beyond the power of expansion, set with tradition and sentiment, it was an undoubted jewel, past need of warranty.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading Cradled within it were all those hereditary institutions of which the country was most proud, and Mr. Pendyce sometimes saw before him the time when, for services to his party, he should call himself Lord Worsted, and after his own death continue sitting in the House of Lords in the person of his son.

the act of receiving

From this reading And so a terrible unrest pervaded the whole household after the receipt of Jaspar Bellew's note.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading RECTOR AND SQUIRE The efforts of social man, directed from immemorial time towards the stability of things, have culminated in Worsted Skeynes.

cut with a saw

From this reading Cradled within it were all those hereditary institutions of which the country was most proud, and Mr. Pendyce sometimes saw before him the time when, for services to his party, he should call himself Lord Worsted, and after his own death continue sitting in the House of Lords in the person of his son.

tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading Beyond commercial competition--for the estate no longer paid for living on it--beyond the power of expansion, set with tradition and sentiment, it was an undoubted jewel, past need of warranty.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading Cradled within it were all those hereditary institutions of which the country was most proud, and Mr. Pendyce sometimes saw before him the time when, for services to his party, he should call himself Lord Worsted, and after his own death continue sitting in the House of Lords in the person of his son.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Beyond commercial competition--for the estate no longer paid for living on it--beyond the power of expansion, set with tradition and sentiment, it was an undoubted jewel, past need of warranty.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Cradled within it were all those hereditary institutions of which the country was most proud, and Mr. Pendyce sometimes saw before him the time when, for services to his party, he should call himself Lord Worsted, and after his own death continue sitting in the House of Lords in the person of his son.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Cradled within it were all those hereditary institutions of which the country was most proud, and Mr. Pendyce sometimes saw before him the time when, for services to his party, he should call himself Lord Worsted, and after his own death continue sitting in the House of Lords in the person of his son.

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From this reading RECTOR AND SQUIRE The efforts of social man, directed from immemorial time towards the stability of things, have culminated in Worsted Skeynes.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And so a terrible unrest pervaded the whole household after the receipt of Jaspar Bellew's note.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading RECTOR AND SQUIRE The efforts of social man, directed from immemorial time towards the stability of things, have culminated in Worsted Skeynes.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Cradled within it were all those hereditary institutions of which the country was most proud, and Mr. Pendyce sometimes saw before him the time when, for services to his party, he should call himself Lord Worsted, and after his own death continue sitting in the House of Lords in the person of his son.

a male human offspring

From this reading Cradled within it were all those hereditary institutions of which the country was most proud, and Mr. Pendyce sometimes saw before him the time when, for services to his party, he should call himself Lord Worsted, and after his own death continue sitting in the House of Lords in the person of his son.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading RECTOR AND SQUIRE The efforts of social man, directed from immemorial time towards the stability of things, have culminated in Worsted Skeynes.

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From this reading But there was another feeling in the Squire's heart--the air and the woods and the fields had passed into his blood a love for this, his home and the home of his fathers.

the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast

From this reading RECTOR AND SQUIRE The efforts of social man, directed from immemorial time towards the stability of things, have culminated in Worsted Skeynes.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading And so a terrible unrest pervaded the whole household after the receipt of Jaspar Bellew's note.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading RECTOR AND SQUIRE The efforts of social man, directed from immemorial time towards the stability of things, have culminated in Worsted Skeynes.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But there was another feeling in the Squire's heart--the air and the woods and the fields had passed into his blood a love for this, his home and the home of his fathers.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading RECTOR AND SQUIRE The efforts of social man, directed from immemorial time towards the stability of things, have culminated in Worsted Skeynes.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading But there was another feeling in the Squire's heart--the air and the woods and the fields had passed into his blood a love for this, his home and the home of his fathers.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Cradled within it were all those hereditary institutions of which the country was most proud, and Mr. Pendyce sometimes saw before him the time when, for services to his party, he should call himself Lord Worsted, and after his own death continue sitting in the House of Lords in the person of his son.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading RECTOR AND SQUIRE The efforts of social man, directed from immemorial time towards the stability of things, have culminated in Worsted Skeynes.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Cradled within it were all those hereditary institutions of which the country was most proud, and Mr. Pendyce sometimes saw before him the time when, for services to his party, he should call himself Lord Worsted, and after his own death continue sitting in the House of Lords in the person of his son.

in the direction of

From this reading RECTOR AND SQUIRE The efforts of social man, directed from immemorial time towards the stability of things, have culminated in Worsted Skeynes.

an inherited pattern of thought or action

From this reading Beyond commercial competition--for the estate no longer paid for living on it--beyond the power of expansion, set with tradition and sentiment, it was an undoubted jewel, past need of warranty.

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From this reading Beyond commercial competition--for the estate no longer paid for living on it--beyond the power of expansion, set with tradition and sentiment, it was an undoubted jewel, past need of warranty.

a state of agitation or turbulent change or development

From this reading And so a terrible unrest pervaded the whole household after the receipt of Jaspar Bellew's note.

a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications

From this reading Beyond commercial competition--for the estate no longer paid for living on it--beyond the power of expansion, set with tradition and sentiment, it was an undoubted jewel, past need of warranty.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Beyond commercial competition--for the estate no longer paid for living on it--beyond the power of expansion, set with tradition and sentiment, it was an undoubted jewel, past need of warranty.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Cradled within it were all those hereditary institutions of which the country was most proud, and Mr. Pendyce sometimes saw before him the time when, for services to his party, he should call himself Lord Worsted, and after his own death continue sitting in the House of Lords in the person of his son.

at the time that

From this reading Cradled within it were all those hereditary institutions of which the country was most proud, and Mr. Pendyce sometimes saw before him the time when, for services to his party, he should call himself Lord Worsted, and after his own death continue sitting in the House of Lords in the person of his son.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Cradled within it were all those hereditary institutions of which the country was most proud, and Mr. Pendyce sometimes saw before him the time when, for services to his party, he should call himself Lord Worsted, and after his own death continue sitting in the House of Lords in the person of his son.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading And so a terrible unrest pervaded the whole household after the receipt of Jaspar Bellew's note.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Beyond commercial competition--for the estate no longer paid for living on it--beyond the power of expansion, set with tradition and sentiment, it was an undoubted jewel, past need of warranty.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Cradled within it were all those hereditary institutions of which the country was most proud, and Mr. Pendyce sometimes saw before him the time when, for services to his party, he should call himself Lord Worsted, and after his own death continue sitting in the House of Lords in the person of his son.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading But there was another feeling in the Squire's heart--the air and the woods and the fields had passed into his blood a love for this, his home and the home of his fathers.

a woolen fabric with a hard textured surface and no nap; woven of worsted yarns "he wore a worsted suit"

From this reading RECTOR AND SQUIRE The efforts of social man, directed from immemorial time towards the stability of things, have culminated in Worsted Skeynes.